HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/62705-r-m-steel-co/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:21 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
R & M STEEL CO
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average42.9% vs Idaho average 24.4%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (208) 454-1800, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC207233.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC207233 | — | The Cincinnati Casualty Company Policy EBA0090159 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Aug 20, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 7 · Idaho avg 24.4%
0 of 7 · Idaho avg 6.1%
7 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Mar 31, 2026 | OR | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Dec 9, 2025 | UT | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Nov 11, 2025 | NV | 2 | 3 | No |
| Aug 20, 2025 | WA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 18, 2025 | OR | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jan 6, 2025 | UT | 2 | 8 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Idaho average covers 10,511 vehicle and 19,028 driver inspections of all Idaho-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
14 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 15 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Idaho share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 3 | 92.9% | 68.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 7.1% | 14.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393104BC | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension - Deflated air suspension Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207FSDAS | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H1ELDNUM | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failing to reexamine the CMV's cargo and its load securement devices during the course of transportation and make any necessary adjustments. General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929B3DFRCLS | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LSLM | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LTNRV | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Idaho column is the mix across all Idaho-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 62705 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC207233 |
| Legal name | R & M STEEL CO |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 3 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 181,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 29, 2000) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 20, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about R & M STEEL CO
What does R & M STEEL CO's operating authority allow?
MC207233: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about R & M STEEL CO is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking R & M STEEL CO?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 62705. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (208) 454-1800, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC207233, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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